The show opened with a musical number kicked off by Che and Jost's SNL cast members Keenan Thompson and Kate McKinnon who remarked at the diverse pool of nominees at this year's awards.

"This year's Emmy Awards has the most diverse group of nominees in Emmy history," Thompson said. "Yes indeedy. One step closer to a black 'Sheldon.' I'm going to go ahead and say it. We solved it."

The pair then began to sing "we solved it" as they were joined by Kristen Bell and Tituss Burgess who sang about how the #MeToo movement had been solved and then by Ricky Martin, John Legend, RuPaul and a group they called the "one of each dancers."

Andy Samberg then descended onto the stage on a crescent moon prop and asked if he could join the song as a straight white man.

"You can't be a part of this," McKinnon replied.

Che and Jost then took the stage where they acknowledged television has always had a diversity problem, noting ER never featured any Filipino nurses.

"I mean, have you been to a hospital," Che said.

Che went on to joke about an all-white reboot of FX's Atlanta titled 15 Minutes Outside of Atlanta about white women who call the police on the cast of the show.

They also addressed the #MeToo movement, as Che remarked they were here to honor "the many many people in Hollywood who haven't been caught yet," while Jost noted the crowd would be allowed to drink alcohol in their seats at this year's awards.

Jost sarcastically remarked that the ability to "lose their inhibitions at a work function" was exactly what Hollywood actors need.

He also touched on the influx of sexual assault accusations in Hollywood, while noting Netflix shows were nominated for the most awards.

"If you're a network executive that's probably the scariest thing you could possibly hear, except that Ronan Farrow is on the line," Jost said

The hosts then discussed shows that had been saved from cancellation, including Brooklyn 99 and Last Man Standing before taking aim at Roseanne Barr.

"Roseanne was canceled by herself, but picked up by white nationalists," Che said.

They then marveled at Laurie Metcalf for being nominated for appearance on the show after the controversy.

Jason Ralph (L) and Rachel Brosnahan walk the red carpet. Brosnahan was nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Brian Tyree Henry was nominated for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on "Atlanta." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Actors Maria Dolores Dieguez (L) and Joseph Fiennes walk the red carpet. Fiennes was nominated for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work in "The Handmaid’s Tale." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Actors Kate McKinnon (R) and Aidy Bryant were both nominated for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for their work on "Saturday Night Live." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Tracee Ellis Ross was nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on "black-ish." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Comedian Bill Hader was nominated for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series for his work on "Barry," and Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for work on "Saturday Night Live." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Kristen Bell of "The Good Place." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Regina King was nominated for Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her work in "Seven Seconds." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Tatiana Maslany (L) and Kristian Bruun of "Orphan Black" walk the red carpet. Maslany was nominated for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her work in "Orphan Black" Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Adina Porter was nominated for Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her work in "American Horror Story: Cult." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Tituss Burgess was nominated for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work in "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Jessica Biel (L) and Justin Timberlake pose on the red carpet. Biel was nominated for Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role in "The Sinner." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Michael Rubens was nominated for Writing for a Variety Special for his work on "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Comedian Patton Oswalt (L) and actor Meredith Salenger walk the red carpet. Oswalt was nominated for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special for his work on "Patton Oswalt: Annihilation." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

TV personality Trevor Noah was nominated for Variety Talk Series, Outstanding Short Form Variety Series and Outstanding Interactive Program for "The Daily Show With Trevor Noah." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Sterling K. Brown (L) and Ryan Michelle Bathe walk the red carpet. Brown was nominated for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for work on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "This is Us." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Tom Rob Smith was nominated for Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special for "The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Allison Janney was nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for "Mom." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Model Poppy Delevingne. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Larry David was nominated for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his work in "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Singer Nukaaka Coster-Waldau (L) and actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau pose on the red carpet. Coster-Waldau was nominated for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work in "Game of Thrones." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

James Corden (L) and producer Julia Carey pose on the red carpet. Corden was nominated for Variety Talk Series, Outstanding Short Form Variety Series, Outstanding Interactive Program, for "The Late Late Show with James Corden," Outstanding Actor In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series for "James Corden's Next James Corden." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Joey King of "The Kissing Booth." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Judith Light was nominated for Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her work in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Comedian Tiffany Haddish was nominated for Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on "Saturday Night Live." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Actors Mandy Patinkin (L) and Kathryn Grody pose on the red carpet. Patinkin was nominated for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on "Homeland." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Sarah Paulson (L) and Connie Britton walk the red carpet. Paulson was nominated for Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her work in "American Horror Story: Cult." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Maya Rudolph was nominated for Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on "The Good Place." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Carrie Brownstein was nominated for Outstanding Directing For A Variety Series for her work on "Portlandia." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo